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When deciding on colors for family photos think about the environment that you are going to be in.

You want to complement your surroundings not fade into it or stick out like a sore thumb.

How will your photos look after they are edited?

With me as your photographer your photos will be timeless and natural. How does Timeless and natural look? Colors, tones, and lighting generally look true to life. There is usually a good range of light to dark.

Neutral Colors Are Your Friend, Wear Lots of Them to Your Family Photos

Neutral colors are typically not found on the color wheel and can also be referred to as earth tones. They go with almost anything, and I suggest using a lot of neutrals, and only a small amount of other colors. The brighter the color, the less there should be. Neutrals are things like off-white, gray, cream, taupe, etc. Here’s a bunch of neutrals/earth tones to inspire you! You can even create outfits using only neutrals and it looks really good. But adding in some color is great, too!

Here are some color schemes and ideas to Wear for Family Photos

I’ve had to dress my own family for our yearly photos, so I know how overwhelming it can be to try and decide what colors to wear. There are just so many options! I’ll give you a great starting point and inspiration for awesome color combos, and hopefully make it a bit easier for you.

What colors to NOT Wear (much of)

I’ll start by saying that this is my personal preference, and not everyone will agree. But I’ve been photographing families for over 10 years and by now I have developed a style and figured out what colors I just don’t enjoy when it comes to family photos

  • Neon: Aside from being so bright that it will draw the eye right to it, rather than to the subjects, it also can cast colors onto skin. It’s just a mess. Avoid neon on any article of clothing (even the soles of shoes!)

  • Bright White: Bright white tends to end up looking blue in photos, rather than actually looking white. It takes a lot of work to get it looking correct while editing. It also is so bright that it can cast bright white onto faces and wash out skin. Off-white or cream are great, though! And you can probably get away with a bright white if the article of clothing is textured (like lace or something). 

  • Bright Red: Red is one of the hardest colors to photograph. It often casts colors onto skin, just like neon colors do. Dark reds are beautiful, though.

Where to Shop

There are so many choices here, but I’d suggest starting with Zara and H&M for the boys, I’ll usually find a solid men’s Henley or sweater at Kohls, Target, or Old Navy, I love Joyfolie for little girls, Jamie Kay for babies, and for women there are tons of amazing places: Free People, Jen’s Pirate Booty, Roolee, Joyfolie, Wren & Ivory, and Vici. There are lot’s of options out there that I love, these are just a few ideas to get the ball rolling.

If you’re in a hurry and need something quick, you can find tons of things on Amazon!